Saint Triantaphyllos
Greek saint
About Saint Triantaphyllos
Lived 1663 – 1680 (aged 16–17).
Triantaphyllos the Martyr (1663 – August 8, 1680) is a martyr and saint of the Eastern Orthodox Church. He was born in Zagora, in then Ottoman-controlled Greece, and was taken captive by the Turks one day while he was working as a fisherman. He was tortured when he refused to renounce his Christian faith and convert to Islam and was eventually beheaded by his captors.
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Important facts
Frequently asked questions
Who was Saint Triantaphyllos?
Greek saint
When was Saint Triantaphyllos born?
Saint Triantaphyllos was born in 1663 in Zagora.
When did Saint Triantaphyllos die?
Saint Triantaphyllos died on 8 August 1680 in Constantinople.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Saint Triantaphyllos
· DBpedia: Saint Triantaphyllos
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Saint Triantaphyllos. https://biography.guide/saint-triantaphyllos/
MLA: "Saint Triantaphyllos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/saint-triantaphyllos/.
Chicago: "Saint Triantaphyllos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/saint-triantaphyllos/.
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